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| birth_date = 1964 |
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| residence = [[Alexandria, VA]] |
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| nationality = [[United States|American]] |
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| education = [[London School of Economics]], [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]], [[Brandeis University]] |
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'''Peter H. Appel''' was confirmed by the [[U.S. Senate]] as Administrator of the [[Research and Innovative Technology Administration]] (RITA) on April 29, 2009. From 2009-2011 Appel was the Obama Administration point person on transportation technology issues and research. <ref>[http://www.transportgooru.com/2009/04/president-obamas-nominees-for-usdot-administrations-fhwa-victor-mendez-rita-peter-appel/ President Obama’s nominees for US DOT administrations], Transport Gooru, April 3, 2009.</ref> He left RITA in September 2011 to work as a [[management consultant]] to the transportation industry on emerging technologies.<ref> [http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php?NewsID=33436 Senior USDOT administrator, Peter Appel, leaves RITA], Traffic Technology Today, September 30, 2011.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | During his tenure at RITA, Appel worked with Secretary [[Ray LaHood]] to advance key [[U.S. Department of Transportation]] (USDOT) initiatives by leveraging effective research and cross-modal coordination. These initiatives have included the Distracted Driving Summit, which brought key transportation researchers, advocates, decision makers and other leaders together to address this growing safety issue; the bolstering of USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program to best improve safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability across all modes of surface transportation; and the establishment of the Department's Safety Council. Appel coordinated all of DOT's research programs and led technology deployment when new devices are approved for use on the country's transportation systems, including railroads, airlines and highways. As administrator of RITA, he also led DOT efforts on [[Distracted driving]]<ref>[http://www.jhsph.edu/erc/distracted-driving.html Symposium on Prevention of Occupationally-Related Distracted Driving], Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, April 18, 2011.</ref> and research gathering statistical data about the various transportation modes. |
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==Career== |
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Before joining RITA, Mr. Appel was with the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc. He has led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the [[Federal Aviation Administration]], and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at [[Amtrak]]. |
Before joining RITA, Mr. Appel was with the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc. He has led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the [[Federal Aviation Administration]], and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at [[Amtrak]]. |
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==Education== |
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Mr. Appel has a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[economics]] and [[computer science]] from [[Brandeis University]] and a [[Master of Science]] degree in [[transportation]] from the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref>[http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/executive_profiles/appel.html Peter H. Appel Official Bio]</ref> |
Mr. Appel has a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[economics]] and [[computer science]] from [[Brandeis University]] and a [[Master of Science]] degree in [[transportation]] from the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref>[http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/executive_profiles/appel.html Peter H. Appel Official Bio]</ref> |
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*[http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Peter_H._Appel Washington Post, Who Runs Government – Peter Appel Profile] |
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Revision as of 19:26, 7 October 2011
Peter Appel | |
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 Peter Appel, transportation executive | |
| Born | 1964 United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | London School of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brandeis University |
| Occupation(s) | Management consultant, Government official |
Peter H. Appel was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) on April 29, 2009. From 2009-2011 Appel was the Obama Administration point person on transportation technology issues and research. [1] He left RITA in September 2011 to work as a management consultant to the transportation industry on emerging technologies.[2]
During his tenure at RITA, Appel worked with Secretary Ray LaHood to advance key U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) initiatives by leveraging effective research and cross-modal coordination. These initiatives have included the Distracted Driving Summit, which brought key transportation researchers, advocates, decision makers and other leaders together to address this growing safety issue; the bolstering of USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program to best improve safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability across all modes of surface transportation; and the establishment of the Department's Safety Council. Appel coordinated all of DOT's research programs and led technology deployment when new devices are approved for use on the country's transportation systems, including railroads, airlines and highways. As administrator of RITA, he also led DOT efforts on Distracted driving[3] and research gathering statistical data about the various transportation modes.
Career
Before joining RITA, Mr. Appel was with the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc. He has led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at Amtrak.
Education
Mr. Appel has a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and computer science from Brandeis University and a Master of Science degree in transportation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[4]
References
- ^ President Obama’s nominees for US DOT administrations, Transport Gooru, April 3, 2009.
- ^ Senior USDOT administrator, Peter Appel, leaves RITA, Traffic Technology Today, September 30, 2011.
- ^ Symposium on Prevention of Occupationally-Related Distracted Driving, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, April 18, 2011.
- ^ Peter H. Appel Official Bio
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